About
The Training Center of NW Georgia’s Clinical Medical Assistant program in Cartesrville, Georgia, trains students in clinical procedures and medical administration and awards a class completion certificate while preparing graduates for the National Healthcareer Association Certification Exam for Clinical Medical Assistant. The program is delivered in person over approximately eight weeks and includes 112 hours of lecture, demonstrations, classroom laboratory practice, quizzes, and final exams. Admission requires completion of Certified Nursing Assistant and phlebotomy programs within the previous two years. Training covers injections, medication administration, wound care, specialty patient care, anatomy and physiology, medical testing, electrocardiogram fundamentals, cardiovascular monitoring, patient scheduling, records management, insurance, coding, and accounting.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: National Healthcareer Association Certification Exam for Clinical Medical Assistant
Organization
The Training Center of NW Georgia
The Training Center of NW Georgia, Inc. is a healthcare training institution in Cartersville, Georgia. Its occupational offerings include Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), AHA Heart Saver CPR/AED and First Aid, and BLS – Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR). The center opened in 2013 to provide training responsive to the needs of the Northwest Georgia community. Its educational goals emphasize quality medical instruction, practical preparation for healthcare work, and support for mastering course material and skills. Training options are designed to accommodate class time, homework, and project assignments, with instruction focused on caring and dedicated patient care. The center also provides CPR, First Aid, and BLS classes at its location and can provide those classes at a company or other requested location for qualifying groups.